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Avalon Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Erie

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Exterior
Front of property
Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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1530 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sandusky

Avalon Inn places you next to Sandusky Bay and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Erie. This 103-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jackson Street Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cedar Point - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 5 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brick Oven Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen / Orange Julius - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Avalon Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Lake Erie
At Avalon Inn, guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Avalon Inn Hotel
Avalon Inn Sandusky
Avalon Inn Hotel Sandusky

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Avalon Inn?

This hotel is located in Sandusky, just steps from Sandusky Bay. You'll also find Cedar Point and Lake Erie within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Avalon Inn?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avalon Inn on Oct 14, 2025 start from $44.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Avalon Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Avalon Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Avalon Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Avalon Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until August.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Avalon Inn?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Avalon Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Avalon Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Avalon Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Avalon Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Avalon Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Avalon Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Avalon Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Avalon Inn.

Avalon Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 237 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of this place was enough to drive me away. So gross. And the staff was busy cooking then finally came to check m in with food on his shirt. I literally could not get in my room with the two codes I was given scribbled on a torn corner of notebook paper. After seeing my room I immediately left and went to another hotel. Run down. Nasty. Smelled like mildew and curry. I would avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing never going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dejana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not like the photos ! Rooms were not comfortable at all !! Neither was the surrounding neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

It’s under renovations and we were placed at the far end of one of the most decrepit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I got more than what I paid for!

The motal on the outside looked ok but the main lobby looked amazing. The hallways to the rooms looked really nice and I loved the lobby. The rooms are great and the beds was SOOOO Is comfortable! Pillows were very nice! I also liked the covers. The only down fall was their was no microwave but the motal was so close to Cedar Point and it was very easy to get too. It's great for the price and And the cable tv was awesome They had a very decent amount of channels like usa,TNT, my mom also liked HSN and QVC channel's. When we went up to the motel, We saw Good and bad reviews of the motal. But i'm glad we went.We definitely will come back! I read somewhere it had a new owner and they were remodeling a lot. I can tell because I had a great experience. It was also very clean The shower were soooo goood i loved the warm water. This was a worth it trip! And hope to come back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price! My daughter loved the pool. There is a lovely courtyard area. This could be a beautiful hotel with a little TLC. Beds were comfortable and clean. Apartment size frig and microwave. Spacious room. On the downside, our door frame was cracked and my daughter and I could not open/close the door. Property was a bit run down and dated. TV was small. Since we stayed for a Cedar Point visit, it was fine for our needs. We didn’t spend much time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room! Nice price. Even the shampoo was great and not some watered down generic stuff. Often I find lower priced places to be dirty and low level amenities but not here! Very nice place close to Cedar Point too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable. Had 2 King rooms. 1 had a fridge and the other didn’t. 1 toilet had issues. 1 had a chirping smoke alarm. They quickly fixed that. The hotel has new owners and is making good upgrades but there are some things to go yet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valdis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient 👌 courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Avalon Inn is perfect if all you're needing is a clean place to sleep. It's not the prettiest place. A little rough around the edges. But the bed is comfy and clean and the rooms are cheaper than anything else in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Narayanacharyulu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is budget friendly, but the maintenance of the property can be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 days the property desperately needs upgrades the beds were comfortable. The staff that works there are all very pleasant the young man doing the maintenance asked us how everything was and I said I was disappointed there wasn’t a fridge he said I’ll see what I can do when we returned we had a fridge that really helped as we had brought some drinks for after the park the lady at the front desk was awesome she was very knowledgeable about cedar point and very helpful . For the rate we paid and the closeness to cedar point can’t complain I’ve stayed in much worse down the road .Hopefully our next visit the property will have some more upgrades as I understand there are new owners and they are starting to upgrade the property. The one thing I did not like was the locks on the door they seemed a bit unsafe and not very secure in my opinion .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable. I'll stay again when I go back to visit cedar point. Its right down the street from the park. Everytime good the only thing was the wifi didnt work in my room, just only in the lobby when i went down. They said they was going to work on it so i'll see is it different when I go back. But in all everything was great.Their pool even was open verses to alot of hotel I been to in Sandusky when I go to cedar point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived yesterday to check in and the property is disheveled, but the staff was kind and seemed eager to please so we tried to let the small stuff slide. After working all day and having dinner we returned to find our room unbearably hot. It doesn't have true Air Conditioning in the unit, we had a portable unit attached to one of the windows with an exhaust hose. The room was dirty and nothing was plugged in or functional. Not the phone, not the tv, nothing. The couch was stained and the carpets were filthy. I told my employee that I was going to bring it their attention and see if we could find a different room. This time an older indian gentleman who we presume was the owner tells us he will put us in a different room. He walked us clear across the property to a dimly lit dingy room which also had no Air Conditioning. As we were walking back towards reception, the owner said theyhad just purchased the property 3 weeks ago and that they had many problems to tackle but they hoped to update the property sometime next year. Long story short, I was not and am not comfortable or satisfied with either room they attempted to put us in. Neither was up to a basic standard that I find acceptable and certainly not worthy of paying for a weekend at. We left and found a reasonably priced room at Best Western Plus. I called and politely asked him to cancel the stay and he said he would cancel Sat/Sun, but tried to protest when asked to cancel the first night. Do not book.
External AC which left 2nd floor window unsecure and wasnt strong enough to cool whole room - could only keep front room lukewarm and separate bedroom was boiling hot.
TV was unplugged and inoperable when we walked in the room.
Couch stained
See above
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff great rates for the area and super close to cedar point will use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott, lake tomahawk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff, close to park
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Sure, a tiny bit dated, but plenty clean and impossible to beat for the price. I accidentally booked for the wrong day and they fixed it. I would (and probably will) absolutely come back when visiting cedar point, as long as the secret doesn’t get out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025